The Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States, His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Former First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday in Accra.
In a press statement, Ambassador Smith expressed deep sorrow over her passing, describing Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings as “a towering figure in our nation’s political development.”
He recalled that Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings played a pivotal role in his political journey, having introduced him to active politics in the early 1990s when he returned to Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1994. According to him, that introduction gave him the opportunity and space to begin his public service career.
“I remain eternally grateful for the belief she had in my potential and for the pivotal role she played in shaping my political life,” he stated.
Ambassador Smith further emphasized that Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings would be remembered not only for her personal impact on his life but also for the countless women she inspired and her significant contributions to Ghana’s democratic progress.
He expressed regret that he would no longer have the chance to reconnect with her as he had hoped.
“I was hopeful that time would afford us the chance to reconnect fully. Sadly, that opportunity will no longer come in the way I had imagined,” he lamented.
Extending his condolences to the bereaved family, Ambassador Smith offered his love and solidarity to the children of the late First Lady—Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Yaa Asantewaa, Amina, and Kimathi Rawlings.
“To her beloved children, I extend my heartfelt condolences, love, and solidarity. We were once a close family unit, and I wish to reaffirm my hand of friendship and support during this painful moment,” he stated.
He concluded by acknowledging Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings as “a bold, visionary, and courageous leader, a champion of women’s empowerment, and a key architect of Ghana’s political history,” adding that her legacy would endure for generations.
Source: modernghana.com
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